Spread the love - in all its shapes

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Updated 3:08 am, Sunday, February 3, 2013

Need a quick chocolate cake fix? My Cup of Cake bakes in the microwave in less than three minutes.

Need a quick chocolate cake fix? My Cup of Cake bakes in the microwave in less than three minutes.

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No Valentine's Day is complete without delectable chocolate hearts like these from the Candy Store.

No Valentine's Day is complete without delectable chocolate hearts like these from the Candy Store.

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To savor the sweetness of the holiday, Republic of Tea rolls out it herb tea for sweethearts, Raspberry Rose Hibiscus.

To savor the sweetness of the holiday, Republic of Tea rolls out it herb tea for sweethearts, Raspberry Rose Hibiscus.

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Who wouldn't be tempted to try Too Faced Sweethearts blush - you get three options to mix or not.

Who wouldn't be tempted to try Too Faced Sweethearts blush - you get three options to mix or not.

Photo: Sephora

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Just in time, DODOcase comes out with its Vintage Love case, part of a new collection covering the iPad 2, 3, 4 and Mini.

Just in time, DODOcase comes out with its Vintage Love case, part of a new collection covering the iPad 2, 3, 4 and Mini.

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San Francisco's DODOcase has come out with a new collection of cases for the IPad 2, 3, 4 and mini, including the Vintage Love case ($84.90) The company also offers a Build-A-DODOcase customizer; designs start at $69.95. less

San Francisco's DODOcase has come out with a new collection of cases for the IPad 2, 3, 4 and mini, including the Vintage Love case ($84.90) The company also offers a Build-A-DODOcase customizer; designs start ... more

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San Francisco's DODOcase has come out with a new collection of cases for the IPad 2, 3, 4 and mini, including the Vintage Love case ($84.90) The company also offers a Build-A-DODOcase customizer; designs start at $69.95. less

San Francisco's DODOcase has come out with a new collection of cases for the IPad 2, 3, 4 and mini, including the Vintage Love case ($84.90) The company also offers a Build-A-DODOcase customizer; designs start ... more

Photo: DODOcase

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Valentine's Day is often associated with romance and lovers, but there's no reason you can't break tradition and give a heartfelt holiday gift to a friend. In grammar school, it may have been a box of Sweet Tarts for a classmate, or a cupcake with icing and a red cinnamon candy heart for your best friend. Grown-ups in the mood for something girlish or gourmet-ish need look no further for a quick splurge that says "special" on Feb. 14.

Pampering for an iPad: Technology can still be vintage. The DODOcase for iPads and iPad Minis comes in a variety of styles, but we love the supple red and gold Vintage Love edition. The customizable book cloth covers are created in S.F. in the American Industrial Building. Each DODOcase takes three days to make using 19th century bookbinding techniques and metal foil stamping die. Now that's TLC. $84.90 at www.dodocase.com.

Classic candy: A little love goes a long way. Bite-size solid milk chocolate hearts in pink and red foil are a treat for those who crave traditional confections. $7 at the Candy Store, 1507 Vallejo St., S.F. www.thecandystoresf.com.

My Cup of Cake: Chocolate aficionados who source their cacao by country may prefer other gourmet delights, but for those intrigued by a souffle-like, molten chocolate cake that bakes in the microwave in less than three minutes, this is your capper, er cupper, to a romantic evening. The Belgian chocolate dessert mix comes with ceramic cup, measuring cup, mix and directions for baking based on wattage of your oven. $23.95, available with salted caramel, raspberry truffle and gluten-free variations at Neiman Marcus and www.asprinkleandadash.com.